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I am The Lion! in the Serengeti ....

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Dagny's Real Estate

I am The Lion! in the Serengeti

 

" For the lion, it’s all or nothing. If their strategy fails, they go hungry. For us, however, it’s all about organizing our thoughts, ideas, experiences, skills, expertise, and expectations to accomplish a desired goal.

          Strategy is not just about the end; rather, it’s the means to that end.  For that reason, sound strategies must be flexible, not rigid. In its simplest form it’s a basic roadmap—albeit one that involves and incorporates change. This might make it not only difficult to accurately read at times, but also one that’s somewhat dependent on future uncertainty. "

Surviving The Serengeti

It is amazing to think of little ol' me being characterized as a lion.    But, it dies fit.   I relate in my desire to open my own brokerage for the last four years.  I had a purpose, and a goal, and strived to work daily to achieve the goal.  There was a strategy and direction to everything I did, and still is.  I have goals that stretch out as far as ten years from now.   If something changes, I have the ability to shift with the wind to correct the direction.   I am not rigid, only looking ahead to the eventual goal. 

Do I know all of the obstacles and roadblocks that may spring up on my journey?  Can I possibly predict the road my journey will take?  No, but I do know where I would like to aim and a strategy to get there .....

The book's first two chapters were wonderful, as they drew you in to the beginning of the story of the Serengeti and all of the relationships and traits of the animals.  It is definitely a book I would like to read  further. 

The Challenge

Once you download and read the first two chapters, and take the quiz, they ask that you write a blog post about the first two chapters or the quiz. Share what you think about the parable of the animal skills, or the suitability of the Serengeti as a metaphor for your own journey through life. Take a look at your results from the fun three minute quiz. Do they ring true for you and your business? Do you see yourself in the challenges and anxieties faced by Sean Spencer, the tale's protaganist? Pick your own topic about which to write.

 

I am The Lion! in the Serengeti

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Clark Cook
1st Choice Realty of Fayetteville, LLC - Fayetteville, NC
Marketing Homes For Sale In Fayetteville NC Area

It's nice to meet you Dagny! I believe  you are the first Lion I've met in the Serengeti. I am a Crocodile!

Feb 25, 2011 02:58 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Dagny, yep, you're the first lion here for me, too. Can't wait to read the rest of the book. (I'm a giraffe)

Feb 25, 2011 04:39 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Cool.  I can totally see you as the lion.  You are strategic and focused.  i'm a crocodile, BTW.

Feb 25, 2011 10:25 PM
Larry Lawfer
YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA
"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

Dagny, I have got to read these chapter today.  I have already taken the test but some of the people I follow are differing animals and so now I need to know the differences. Thanks for the motivation.

Feb 26, 2011 12:35 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Clark - I will have to go read your post to see what a crocodile is ....

Lottie- A Giraffe - I think that fits beautifully!

Debbie - I need now to definitely find out about a crocodile...

Larry - so sorry you missed the challenge...

Feb 26, 2011 01:25 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Dagny - Not surprising at all that you're a Lion! Great and interesting post. I am a communicating elephant...

Feb 26, 2011 03:13 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Aha!   Was wondering what an elephant was known for....

Feb 26, 2011 03:57 AM
Stefan Swanepoel
New York Times Bestselling Author & International Speaker - Ladera Ranch, CA

I too am a lion - unexpected I must say, but accurate. Thanks for your review.

Stefan Swanepoel
Author : Surviving Your Serengeti

Feb 26, 2011 03:27 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Stephan - What a wonderful book so far - I never would have expected myself to be a lion, but I think it's correct.   I even play tennis with strategy for the next shot in mind.

Feb 27, 2011 12:58 AM